Academic Partnerships Manager

Wix Open · verified Sep 14, 2026

Hybrid New York Full-time Manager Channel & Partnerships

Mid-level Channel & Partnerships role at Wix. New York · full-time · $130,000–$140,000 base.

SalaryStated by Wix

$130,000 – $140,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Build and maintain education partnerships with universities, online learning groups, student organizations, and professional networks
Create faculty case studies, student presentations, and other learning content that makes complex ideas accessible
Lead Base44-related research projects and help students develop ventures on the platform
Promote vibe coding across the United States and expand relationships in international education markets

What you bring

You understand how universities, classrooms, and students are using or evaluating generative AI
You can teach in varied classroom settings and produce engaging educational materials
You communicate and present well, especially when motivating students to use a platform
You build durable relationships with students, faculty, and learning organizations
You can work independently at speed and collaborate across time zones

Who this fits

You’ll suit this role if you care deeply about higher education and enjoy hands-on partnership building, teaching, and storytelling. You must be based in New York and willing to work on-site three days each week. The role also calls for interest in developing partnerships across markets such as Australia, the UK, Africa, and LATAM.

From the employer

We’re looking for an Academic Partnerships Manager to forge in depth-relationships with universities in the United States and beyond. You’ll be joining the Base44 Education movement- creating and maintaining learning partnerships with college campuses, online learning organizations, student groups, and international professional learning organizations.

This is a hands-on role for someone who loves turning complex ideas into clear educational content and storytelling. You’ll work on case studies for faculty, presentations for students, oversee research projects with Base44, support student ventures built on Base44, and evangelize the power of vibe coding across the US.

Note: We are seeking NY-based candidates who are able and willing to work on-site three days per week.

Strong personal belief in the power of higher education for students all over the world
Understanding of the AI+ education landscape (what do Universities think about GenAI? How does it work in the classroom? How do students use GenAI in and out of class?)
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly autonomous environment
Excellent communication and presentation skills, particularly in educational environment (bolstering students' excitement and engaging them in the platform)
Driven and enthusiastic about building and maintaining long-term relationships with multiple stakeholders such as students, faculty, and learning organizations
Ability to create learning materials and teach in diverse classrooms
Experience working across timezones and interest in forging partnerships in new markets around the world (e.g. Australia, UK, Africa, LATAM and more)

We’re Base44, a newly acquired part of Wix, on a mission to change how products and apps get built. Our AI-powered platform allows anyone to create custom applications using natural language – no traditional coding required. We operate like a startup within Wix: fast-moving, collaborative, and focused on solving complex problems with simple, elegant solutions.

We’re here for anyone who wants to build: creators, solo founders, startups, entrepreneurs, side hustlers, and everyone in between. Whether you're launching a product, validating a concept, or chasing a hunch, Base44 gives you the power to make it real.

Our product is game-changing, our ambitions are bold, and – with your help – our growth will be remarkable.

The approximate base compensation is $130,000 - 140,000. In addition to base pay you will receive company RSUs as part of the compensation package.

The final offer may vary and will be determined by various factors including candidate profile and ideal qualifications.